WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO:
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.
TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:
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Level II Trauma Center
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Primary Stroke Center
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Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
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Pediatric Intensive Care
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The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.
Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Your Role:
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Responsible for provision and coordination of in- and out-patient breastfeeding needs, updating resources and documentation.
- Responsible for training the staff and community in breastfeeding techniques.
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Assess/plans/implements/evaluates individualized teaching plans for patients with specific learning needs with consideration of age specific needs and behaviors of the patient population served.
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Identifies discharge planning needs; makes appropriate referrals.
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Provides telephone counseling service, as needed.
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Documents patient interventions.
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Assists nurses and other health professionals in their patient breastfeeding assessment and intervention skills.
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Maintains current and accurate patient breastfeeding materials and resources.
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Participates in relevant committees and planning boards.
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Orients students and staff to lactation program.
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Offers formal and informal staff educational programs in the area of lactation.
- Provides current and accurate resource information to staff as indicated.
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Provides resources/information to individuals or community groups.
- Participates in community education activities and programs.
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Attends seminars, workshops and conferences related to clinical specialty.
- Reads current professional publications.
- Consults with other healthcare professionals.
Reports To:
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RN/Nurse Manager (Job Code (JC): 031001)
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY:
Required Education:
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Graduate of an approved school of Nursing
Preferred Education:
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Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing
- Advanced Training in Certified Lactation Consultant Program
Required Experience:
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Two (2) to five (5) years of Nursing Experience
Preferred Experience:
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Two (2) to five (5) years of Obstetrical Nursing Experience
- One (1) to two (2) years as a Lactation Consultant
Required Certification/License/Registry:
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Registered Nurse Licensed in the State of Florida
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
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Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.
